About the Museum

The Perry County Museum, located at the old Perry County Courthouse in Cannelton, is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization. Artifact and financial donations are greatly appreciated. The building was purchased by the Perry County Museum Board of Trustees in December 1998. The former courthouse is in the French Renaissance style, yellow brick with Bedford limestone lintels and massive sandstone foundation which was quarried from the hills near Cannelton. It was built in 1896 and served as the county seat until 1994.

Mission

To nurture awareness and appreciation of the history of Perry County through the collection and preservation of artifacts so that present and future generations may understand, appreciate, and learn from the past.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Perry County Museum, Inc. meets regularly and is a 100% volunteer board. Directors serve a term of one-year, which is renewable annually.

Pete Franzman – President
Gary Hay – Vice President
Mona Leitner – Secretary
Mary Snyder – Treasurer
Lena Joyal – Curator

Danny Bolin
Angie Dykes
Brandi Hess
Tom Huber
Lucy Goffinet
Stephen Saalman